Tomato 'Hungarian italian'

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Hungarian italian is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Hungarian italian needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hungarian italian about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Hungarian italian is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Both heirloom/OP and Hybrid versions of this tomato are in existence.
Listed as a hybrid by Univ. of Missouri’s college of agriculture. ¹
Also listed as OP, and possible heirloom, by SSE. ³

Hungarain Italian

Hungarian italian paste, Hungarian Italian Sauce, Hungarian Italian Hybrid, Hungarian Italian Heirloom, Hungarian Italian OP

¹ University of Missour-taste test

² Southern Exposure

³ Sherry’s Greenhouse